Ash + Chess
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Ash + Chess
Ashley Molesso (she/her) and Chess Needham (he/him) are the creative forces behind Ash + Chess, a vibrant stationery and gift company based in Kingston, NY. As a queer and trans couple, they use their artistic talents to craft greeting cards, art prints, and more, featuring bold retro color palettes that uplift the queer community.
Ash + Chess has gained widespread recognition, with their art and stationery now being sold by over 700 retailers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In their short time in business, they have embarked on numerous collaborations, producing artwork for esteemed brands such as Target, Smartfood, Skittles, Nooworks, Belletrist, Plaza Style, Brooklyn Roasting Co., Transfigure Print Co., HarperCollins, Workman Publishing, Running Press Studio, Macy's STORY, and many others.